an iron-chelating agent that removes iron from tumors by inhibiting dna synthesis and causing cancer cell death. it is used in conjunction with other anticancer agents in pediatric neuroblastoma therapy.
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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2012/08/10 14:03 UTC 版)
deferoxamine (uncountable)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/12 00:29 UTC 版)
Deferoxamine (also known as desferrioxamine B, desferoxamine B, DFO-B, DFOA, DFB or desferal) is a bacterial siderophore produced by the actinobacteria Streptomyces pilosus. It has medical applications as a chelating agent used to remove excess iron from the body. The mesylate salt of DFO-B is commercially available.